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Buckcherry performed at the Agora to an enthusiastic crowd.

Buckcherry sticks to tradition at the Agora

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter September 18, 2015

In the muzzy and smoky-smelling Agora Theatre and Ballroom, a thin, tattooed Josh Todd, lead vocalist of 2000s band Buckcherry, stormed the stage wearing aviator sunglasses. The perfume of Mary Jane began...

Aya Cash and Chris Geere star in Youre the Worst.

Terrible people make good TV in “You’re the Worst”

Michael Wu, Contributing Reporter September 18, 2015

Despite being buried under FX’s impressive slate of original series including “Louie” and “Archer,” “You’re the Worst” quickly made itself known as a refreshingly crass take on the already...

Likenesses new cassette tapes became available this September

Likenesses create perfect Cleveland dream-pop

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

There’s nothing particularly new about the musical art form we know as rock ’n’ roll, but that doesn’t mean that the combination of vocalist backed by guitar, bass and drums can’t still be awe-inspiring....

Miley and her drugz: A review of her newest album

Alex Clarke, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

Miley Cyrus dropped a free 23-song album on SoundCloud after her performance on the VMAs on Aug. 30. Her performance on the VMAs to “Dooo It!” and the music video for the song left many hesitant to...

Albums to look forward to this Fall

Charlie Topel, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

As the summer draws to a close, classes start and leaves begin to fall, many highly anticipated albums will be released. Below are just a few choice cuts of soon-to-be-heard albums that have already been...

Playlist of the Week: Sept. 11

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

“Stay In My Corner”—The Arcs Born from Dan Auerbach’s insatiable appetite to create groovy songs with sweet melodies, The Arcs is the latest venture from the guitarist best known for his work...

Buckcherrys Josh Todd will perform at the Agora, Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast will perform at the Beachland Ballroom

A look at this week’s upcoming concerts

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 11, 2015

Every week in Cleveland is a week to see live music. But, like any other week, it’s difficult to see them all; dozens more of Cleveland’s concerts are just waiting to be experienced. Here are five...

CWRU Thoughts: Sept. 11

CWRU Thoughts: Sept. 11

Maria Fazal, Staff Reporter September 11, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University community is known for thinking beyond the possible. Each week, this column aims to capture a slice of campus life. Q: What are you majoring in? A: Chemistry. Q:...

Be afraid of Halsey on her new album “Badlands”

Michael Wu, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

“God damn right, you should be scared of me,” bellows Halsey during “Control,” a track off her debut album, “Badlands,” creating a nearly perfect introduction for a blue-haired pop star in...

Over the summer businesses both closed and opened in Uptown

Where to eat and shop in University Circle

Sarah Lisk, Contributing Reporter September 11, 2015

Cleveland’s warm summer months ushered in a number of grand openings in the University Circle neighborhood. While some businesses shuttered their doors, even more opened for the ever-increasing number...

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